Become a Social Worker
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with an affordable and CSWE-accredited social work degree. Earn real-world experience and prepare for a professional social work career in a variety of settings, including clinical research, community outreach and nonprofit or government organizations.
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Program Benefits that Benefit You.
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Learn From Experts
Earn a degree that prepares you for real world clinical situations. Our master’s program was designed by scholar practitioners with years of clinical experience.
Career Advancement
Land that new job, raise or promotion, by gaining valuable experience in research, ethical issues, psychopathology and other desirable skillsets.
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Start Your Student Journey in 5 Simple Steps.
We can't wait to have you join our community of University of Massachusetts Global students! However, before that exciting first day of class, there are a few important steps to our enrollment process. But don't worry; we have a dedicated team of people who help working adults begin their degree completion journeys, and they look forward to helping you, too.
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- Speak with an Enrollment Coach — Call or fill out a request for information form.
- Complete your application, it’s free and easy! — Click here to apply!
- Receive your acceptance letter — Congratulations 🎉 !
- Get financially cleared — Make an appointment with our helpful OneStop Specialists.
- Enroll in classes — Work with an assigned Academic Advisor to come up with a schedule that works for you.
Frequency Asked Questions
As a social worker, you can make a true difference in the lives of so many people. Explore this rewarding profession and the programs that can help get you where you want to be. Plus, get answers to some of the most common questions asked by aspiring social workers.
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To become a social worker, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in social work. Many employers prefer candidates who have a master’s degree in social work as well. Clinical social workers must have a master’s degree in order to practice.
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Social worker licensure requirements vary by state. Typically, obtaining your licensure includes achieving a minimum level of education, reaching a required amount of supervised practice time and completing an application. There are also optional and advanced licensures for specific social worker careers.
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It usually takes between four to six years to become a social worker. Aspiring social workers must earn their bachelor’s degree, and many continue on to earn a master’s degree as well.
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Social workers can help military clients address difficulties such as PTSD, depression or anxiety, unemployment, financial hardship and more through individual or family counseling. Social workers support military personnel and their loved ones by developing community programs and initiatives that can improve their lives.
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All social workers will work with our military population in some capacity, but some choose to specialize in serving those in specific stages including civilians, active-duty personnel and veterans. Each segment has unique resources such as community centers, military bases, and VA support.
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Simply put, an MSW — Master of Social Work — is a degree path. Conversely, an LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. The latter is a social work professional who has obtained licensure after earning their master’s degree in the field.
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As an LCSW you can administer therapy services to individuals, families, and couples. You can help clients change problematic behavior or cope with challenging circumstances such as addiction, trauma, illness, injury, mental health disorders, and social challenges.
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Social workers are employed in a variety of environments including child protective services agencies, schools, long-term care facilities, human rights advocacy organizations as well in local, state and federal agencies.
Make a Lasting Impact in Your Community
Take the next step in helping others with an education that makes a difference.